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3:00pm Chakrasamvara Online Feast
3:00pm Chakrasamvara Online Feast
Chakrasamvara Online Zoom Feast Monday, June 1, from 3:00–8:00pm (Nova Scotia Time) or 2:00–7:00pm Eastern Daylight Time Who can attend: Open to sadhakas who have received the Chakrasamvara abhisheka, and have their own copy of the Sadhana of the Five Devas of Chakrasamvara, by the Eighth Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje. If you want to participate in […]
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7:00pm Tantra Online Class Series: Samantabhadra’s mode of freedom through taking the recognition of the Ground as the path
7:00pm Tantra Online Class Series: Samantabhadra’s mode of freedom through taking the recognition of the Ground as the path
Tantra Online Class Series: The Dzogchen Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra: Topic: Samantabhadra's mode of freedom through taking the recognition of the Ground as the path Wednesday June 3, at 7:00pm (Nova Scotia Time) or 6:00pm Eastern Daylight Time Description: The Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra, one of the most famous and often-recited Dzogchen texts, is a […]
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6–7:30am Sojong
6–7:30am Sojong
Sojong (Poṣhadha) The Meaning of Poṣhadha In Indian Hindu societies, members of the community regularly observe rites for renewing their connection with virtue. The days of the new and full moons are regarded as holy and set aside for purification of non-virtue and re-establishment of virtue. Those days, and the purification rites performed on those […]
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7:00–8:30pm ONLINE: Vajrayogini in a Nutshell: Class 1 of 8
7:00–8:30pm ONLINE: Vajrayogini in a Nutshell: Class 1 of 8
Vajrayogini in a Nutshell With Lodrö Sangpo Hosted by: OCEAN and KCCL Bi-Weekly 8-Class Online Series begins Monday June 8 from 7:00–8:30pm (Nova Scotia Time) or 6:00–7:30pm Eastern Daylight Time The goal of this Vajrayogini Online Class Series is to provide a bird’s eye view of the entire Vajrayogini sadhana, including abhisheka section and feast section. This bi-weekly 8-class […]
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7:00–8:30pm ONLINE: Dzogchen Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra: Summary talk on the first 45 lines
7:00–8:30pm ONLINE: Dzogchen Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra: Summary talk on the first 45 lines
The Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra, one of the most famous and often-recited Dzogchen texts, is a uniquely profound prayer. This aspiration is made by the nature of mind as self-arising awareness—primordial basic awareness, or rigpa, which is referred to as “Samantabhadra”—in order to recognize itself. Thus, it is a wake-up call by our own buddha nature. The […]
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2:00–3:30pm ONLINE: Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 1 of 8
2:00–3:30pm ONLINE: Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 1 of 8
Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 1 of 8 With Lodrö Sangpo Hosted by: OCEAN and KCCL Weekly 8-Class Online Series: begins Sunday, June 14, from 2:00–3:30pm (Nova Scotia Time) The abhidharma has been described as a systematic analysis and understanding of the Buddha’s teachings. Although abhidharma texts can be quite complex and […]
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2:00pm–7:00pm Vajrayogini Online Feast
2:00pm–7:00pm Vajrayogini Online Feast
Vajrayogini Online Feast Monday, June 15, from 2:00pm–7:00pm Nova Scotia Time or 1:00pm Eastern Daylight Time Feast is hosted on Ocean in coordination with KCCL and the Halifax Shambhala Centre Practice setup: The feast positions (DL, Umdze, Chöpon, etc.) will be held by KCCL's residents. Please have your sadhana, chants and practice environment ready. Who can […]
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7:00–8:30pm ONLINE: Dzogchen Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra
7:00–8:30pm ONLINE: Dzogchen Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra
The Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra, one of the most famous and often-recited Dzogchen texts, is a uniquely profound prayer. This aspiration is made by the nature of mind as self-arising awareness—primordial basic awareness, or rigpa, which is referred to as “Samantabhadra”—in order to recognize itself. Thus, it is a wake-up call by our own buddha nature. The […]
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6–7:30am Sojong
6–7:30am Sojong
Sojong (Poṣhadha) The Meaning of Poṣhadha In Indian Hindu societies, members of the community regularly observe rites for renewing their connection with virtue. The days of the new and full moons are regarded as holy and set aside for purification of non-virtue and re-establishment of virtue. Those days, and the purification rites performed on those […]
2:00–3:30pm ONLINE: Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 2 of 8
2:00–3:30pm ONLINE: Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 2 of 8
Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 2 of 8 With Lodrö Sangpo Hosted by: OCEAN and KCCL Weekly 8-Class Online Series: begins Sunday, June 14, from 2:00–3:30pm (Nova Scotia Time) The abhidharma has been described as a systematic analysis and understanding of the Buddha’s teachings. Although abhidharma texts can be quite complex and […]
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7:00–8:30pm ONLINE: Vajrayogini in a Nutshell: Class 2 of 8
7:00–8:30pm ONLINE: Vajrayogini in a Nutshell: Class 2 of 8
Vajrayogini in a Nutshell With Lodrö Sangpo Hosted by: OCEAN and KCCL Bi-Weekly 8-Class Online Series begins Monday June 8 from 7:00–8:30pm (Nova Scotia Time) or 6:00–7:30pm Eastern Daylight Time The goal of this Vajrayogini Online Class Series is to provide a bird’s eye view of the entire Vajrayogini sadhana, including abhisheka section and feast section. This bi-weekly 8-class […]
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7:00–8:30pm ONLINE: Dzogchen Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra
7:00–8:30pm ONLINE: Dzogchen Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra
The Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra, one of the most famous and often-recited Dzogchen texts, is a uniquely profound prayer. This aspiration is made by the nature of mind as self-arising awareness—primordial basic awareness, or rigpa, which is referred to as “Samantabhadra”—in order to recognize itself. Thus, it is a wake-up call by our own buddha nature. The […]
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2:00–3:30pm ONLINE: Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 3 of 8
2:00–3:30pm ONLINE: Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 3 of 8
Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 3 of 8 With Lodrö Sangpo Hosted by: OCEAN and KCCL Weekly 8-Class Online Series: begins Sunday, June 14, from 2:00–3:30pm (Nova Scotia Time) The abhidharma has been described as a systematic analysis and understanding of the Buddha’s teachings. Although abhidharma texts can be quite complex and […]
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4:00–9:00pm Chakrasamvara ONLINE Feast
4:00–9:00pm Chakrasamvara ONLINE Feast
Chakrasamvara Online Feast Offered by the Halifax Vajra Sangha as a collaboration between the Halifax Shambhala Center, Shambhala Online, Ocean, and Karma Changchub Ling Tuesday, June 30, 4:00pm Atlantic Time Prerequisite: Open to sadhakas who have received the Chakrasamvara abhisheka, and have their own copy of the Sadhana of the Five Devas of Chakrasamvara composed […]
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4:00–5:00pm Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
4:00–5:00pm Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony Saturday, July 4, 4:00–5:00pm On the request of two sangha members, we have decided to offer again the bodhisattva vow here at KCCL, and herewith want to inform you about the ceremony. In this regard, in case you have not already taken the bodhisattva and feel a strong desire to do so, […]
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6–7:30am Sojong
6–7:30am Sojong
Sojong (Poṣhadha) The Meaning of Poṣhadha In Indian Hindu societies, members of the community regularly observe rites for renewing their connection with virtue. The days of the new and full moons are regarded as holy and set aside for purification of non-virtue and re-establishment of virtue. Those days, and the purification rites performed on those […]
2:00–3:30pm ONLINE: Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 4 of 8
2:00–3:30pm ONLINE: Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 4 of 8
Studying Abhidharma in the Context of Meditation Practice: Class 4 of 8 With Lodrö Sangpo Hosted by: OCEAN and KCCL Weekly 8-Class Online Series: begins Sunday, June 14, from 2:00–3:30pm (Nova Scotia Time) The abhidharma has been described as a systematic analysis and understanding of the Buddha’s teachings. Although abhidharma texts can be quite complex and […]